Image of A Polish companys forward position in the snow covered mountains, by Unknown photographer, (20th century)

A Polish companys forward position in the snow covered mountains, February 1944 (lantern slide)

IMAGE number: NAM5922309
Image title: A Polish companys forward position in the snow covered mountains, February 1944 (lantern slide)
Artist: Unknown photographer, (20th century)
Location: National Army Museum, London
Medium: photograph
Date: 1944 AD (C20th AD)

Image description: A Polish companys forward position in the snow covered mountains, February 1944. Lantern slide, World War Two, Italy (1943-1945), 1944. In 1944 the Polish II Corps was transferred from Egypt to Italy, where it became part of the British Eighth Army under General Oliver Leese. During 1944-1945 the Corps fought with great distinction, most notably during the Battle of Monte Cassino and the battles of Ancona and Bologna. The forces of the Polish II Corps were crucial in breaking the Gustav and Gothic lines. From a collection of British official war photographs relating to the 78th Division.
Photo credit: © National Army Museum / Bridgeman Images
Image keywords: battle / Monte Cassino / Italy / Europe / mountain / natural feature / invasion / strategy / snow / weather / topography / Photograph / Photography / Mzphoto

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